
Lynde Salgados
Lynde Salgados is the veteran Sports Writer for the Mindanao Gold Star Daily. With a career spanning decades, Lynde has become one of the most respected voices in Southern Philippines sports journalism, known specifically for his deep expertise in the Philippine chess circuit and regional basketball leagues. Based in Cagayan de Oro, his reporting goes beyond the final score, focusing on the development of homegrown athletes and the grassroots growth of Mindanaoan sports. Whether analyzing a grandmaster's gambit or covering high-stakes local tournaments, Lynde’s work is defined by technical precision and a commitment to elevating the sporting narrative of Northern Mindanao.
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Allan Ellarina: Another big manin Oro basketball passes away

Malaybalay Mayor Flores,Oro Kag Lao bid goodbye
Cagayan de Oro city councilor Teodolfo ‘Bong’ Lao of the 2nd district yielded to a long-time battle with dialysis last night. He was 61 years old.

Alaska Aces’ retirement saddens Oro’s Lastimosa

Dogs discover newborn in grassy knoll

Ortega, Chavez power Surigao’s two-game roll
“We understand Fr. Vic’s situation and his loyalty to Cagayan de Oro. Now, we have to move on and be grateful kay kombate sab iyang replacement in NM Ortega nga varsity teammate nako during college days in Cebu,” Surigao team owner Honorary National Master Rey Urbiztondo told Gold Star Daily.

XU’s Yulo, FEU’s Arroyo join Oro Higalas
“We’re just praying and hoping that things will get better karon nga ni-give way ang mga veterans sa mga promising ug batan-on nga players,” the Oro Higalas’ reliable scorer Jaime Joshua Frias II told Gold Star Daily.

Surigao’s topboard upsetonly spark Pasig’s uproar
He immediately capitalized on Salgados’ inferior handling of the King’s Indian’s opening Makagonov variation to lunch for another violent assault that saw white’s uncastled King in a very vulnerable situation.

Bukidnon boxer Jerusalem nearing world title dreams

PNP-10, SEC warn the public vs Ponzi scams
“Some of us are victims too of this kind of business. So, for the public to be forewarned..let’s put it this way that if the offer sounds like ‘it’s too good to be true’ or ‘easy money’ then be wary,” said Deputy Director for Administration Surki Seriñas of the Cagayan de Oro City Police.

A thrilling Pasig-Surigao duel tonight in PCAP tilt
Tonight at 7 pm, Salgados will have the chance to meet his long-time idol Paragua for the first time in the PCAP top board match in blitz and rapid plays via Chess.com online format.

Newborn baby left on Talisayan doorstep
Talisayan cops, led by PSMS Orlando Condes, had initiated the baby’s transfer to the municipal hospital of the said town for medical check-ups and other needs.
